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Beginners Guide to Crochet (Best Guides and Items)

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In the peak of the shutdown that occurred in 2020, I learned to crochet. I don't mean just blankets. I made tons of stuff and learned everything online! Now you can too!
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Crochet Supplies You Need

 
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This set has all your basic needs for crocheting.
Crochet Start Kit
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A basic crochet hook set that will have most hook sizes commonly used.
Basic Crochet Hook Set 2-10mm
 
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Use this to measure your flat projects
Retractable Dual Sided Tape Measure
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For any amigurumi you make (or pillows etc)
Polyester Classic Fiber Fill
 
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Super cool light up crochet hook but if you are heavy handed it may not last as long.
Lighted Rechargeable Crochet Hooks Set
 
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You will lose more scissors than you ever though possible and these are only $1!
Multi-Purpose Scissors
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Skip using stitch markers as you will always lose them and bobby pins are way cheaper, get them from dollar tree!
Black Bobby Pins, 90-ct. Packs
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Yarn bowls help keep your current project yarn from rolling away.
Fox Yarn Bowl With Tool Holes

Crochet Stitch Tutorials

 
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This is how to do items like amigurumi
How to crochet single stitches (sc) in the round
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Learn how to do a Single Crochet for Flat projects like blankets.
How to Crochet for Absolute Beginners: Part 1
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This is the base chain to start flat projects
How to Start a Crochet Chain
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Learn how to do a Double Crochet stitch (DC)
How to do a double crochet stitch (dc) - step-by-step tutorial
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Learn how to do a (HDC) Half Double Crochet
How to Crochet the Half Double Crochet Stitch (HDC)
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This is a triple crochet stitch but I don't use it much if ever.
How to Treble (or triple) crochet (tr)
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Easy Beginner Crochet Patterns

 
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This is a good way to practice crocheting in the round and a start to make amigurumi.
How To Crochet A Ball | How To Crochet A Sphere
 
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Learn to crochet and make something actually useful for yourself!
Easiest Crochet Beanie Pattern (How to Crochet a Hat)
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Super easy and spacey crochet bag pattern
Mini Crochet Gift Bag Free Pattern
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Super Easy Granny Square for Beginners!
 
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Easy way to learn how to crochet in the round
Face Cloths Crochet Pattern
 
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Make sure to use cotton yarn for things like dish clothes so they are able to be thrown in the washer and cleaned.
Super Simple Dish Cloth: Free Pattern
 
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These are a fun, easy, and quick project that you can also sell!
Twisted Crochet Ear Warmer Headband
 
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A simple project that you can get your yarn AND hairties from dollar tree
DIY Velvet Scrunchie
 
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Simple flat project with join stitches.
Easy Crochet Laptop Case Pattern
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Crochet Tips

 
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This is something you'll need to learn how to do if doing projects with multiple colors in the round.
Seamless Color Changes for Amigurumi
 
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Excellent video of pattern speak and even how to do the stitches.
How To Read A Basic Crochet Pattern
 
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Crocheting a circle is key to most amigurumi
14 useful things you need to know about How to Crochet a Circle — Pocket Yarnlings